Picturesque and peaceful, Ben Tre province boasts some of the Mekong’s most beautiful scenery. Famous for its keo dua (coconut candy), the area  is replete with palm-lined waterways, islands and fruit orchards. Tucked away from the beaten track, Ben Tre is the ideal sanctuary for soaking up the cultural heritage of the delta region. (L)

Your Itinerary

It’s an 0800 departure from the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival in Ben Tre Province (locally known as ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’), head towards Tien Giang where you board your boat for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En route, visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut and drop in at Turtle Island to taste exotic fruit in a tropical orchard. After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse-drawn cart along country roads to the famed garden of Mr Tam Nen: his bees produce wonderful honey – and you’re welcome to taste! Then step aboard a smaller rowing boat for an adventurous cruise through a forest of palm trees on the Xep Canal. Embark once more and set off for Turtle Island where a fine array of Mekong delicacies awaits you for lunch. In the afternoon return to Ben Tre for a visit to the stunning Vinh Trang Pagoda, an architectural gem set in verdant ornamental gardens. After this enchanting tour, head back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon.

PRICING: Please contact us for rates

The package price includes the following services:

• Meals (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Transfer with private A/C Vehicle.
• Sight-seeing with local English Speaking Guide.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Mineral water and face towels on vehicle on days of tour.

The package price doesn’t include the following services:

• Vietnam Entry Visa arrangement.
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Optional visits.
• Personal expenses (drinks, tips etc..)
• Travel insurance
• Any service not mentioned above.